Devon Conway settles IPL vs PSL debate once and for all

The long-running debate between the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL) has heated up again, with both leagues set to clash fully in 2026. New Zealand star Devon Conway has shared his views after several foreign players switched from PSL to IPL.

Devon Conway has already played in the IPL and is now playing his first PSL season. Conway was part of the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian league; after his poor 2025 season, he was released by the five-time champions, and he could not find another team for the 2026 season.

Devon Conway refuses to compare IPL and PSL

Recently, the New Zealand opener Devon Conway was asked about the constant comparisons made between the PSL and IPL. Conway refused to make comparisons between the two leagues to avoid any episode.

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However, the Kiwi star has pointed out that his journey in Pakistan has only just begun and that this year’s PSL is different because all matches are being held at just two venues. He believes that the ongoing PSL 2026 season will unfold in an interesting way.

Devon Conway told media, as quoted by Times of Karachi Sports: “I think it’s hard to pass comment with regard to who's a better league at this stage. I have not obviously played yet, but so far, my experience has been fantastic here in Pakistan. I think it’s a little bit unique this year playing only at two venues. So, that will be something different for all teams faced with this tournament. I think it's going to be interesting to see how that all unfolds.”

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Pakistan Super League vs Indian Premier League

Even though the Pakistan Super League and Indian Premier League run almost around the same time of the year and feature players from different countries, the two leagues operate at completely different levels.

IPL dominates the world in terms of money, viewership, brand value, and global attention, while PSL continues to work hard to make its mark in the franchise cricket world.

Despite the huge difference, many have very often compared the IPL with the PSL, and this season was not different, especially after several players delivered a last-minute shock to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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PCB furious as overseas stars quit PSL 2026 for IPL offers

In the past few days, Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani, Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka, Australia’s Spencer Johnson, and the West Indies’ Gudakesh Motie withdrew from PSL 2026 and accepted the IPL 2026 offers. They chose the financially stronger and more visible stage.

Their sudden exit has left the PCB furious, and now its chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly extremely angry about the situation and has even warned that legal action could be taken against the players for backing out at the last moment.

But these moves have already proved that the IPL is a much bigger platform with higher rewards, and almost no player can pick the PSL over this league. Notably, the PSL 2026 has already seen two games this season, and the third game is already underway, while the IPL 2026 is all set to get underway on March 28 with RCB facing SRH in Bengaluru.